Crescent Energy

CRGY · NYSE

$13.51+$0.00 (+0.00%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 21, 4:02 AM ET

Prev close $13.51

CRGY analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 16 analysts over the last 12 months. 75% rate it a buy.

Strong buy1
Buy11
Hold3
Underperform0
Sell1

12-month price target · 18 analysts

Average $17.41 (+28.9% upside)

Low: $12.12
Now: $13.51
High: $21.00

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CRGY analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Scotiabank	Oct 15, 2026	Initiates	Sector Outperform	$18.00	59%
Evercore ISI Group	Oct 14, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$18.00 → $17.00	61%
Wells Fargo	Oct 13, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$19.00 → $20.00	40%
UBS	Oct 12, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$19.00 → $18.00	65%
Truist Securities	Sep 17, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$19.00	57%
Raymond James	Sep 10, 2026	Maintains	Strong Buy	$19.00 → $20.00	62%
Seaport Global	Sep 3, 2026	Initiates	Sell	$12.00	67%
Wells Fargo	Sep 2, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$24.00 → $19.00	40%
Wells Fargo	Aug 13, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$18.00 → $24.00	78%
UBS	Aug 6, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$13.00 → $14.00	65%

The case for and against

Updated Feb 9, 2026

Bull case

Crescent Energy Co demonstrates a robust financial outlook driven by its commitment to free cash flow (FCF) generation and shareholder returns, aligning with the industry's current focus on these metrics rather than merely on production growth. The company’s long-life, balanced portfolio yields stable cash flows through low-decline production while also benefiting from high-quality development inventory, enhancing its profitability prospects. Concentrating its investments and operations primarily in Texas and the Rocky Mountain region further strengthens Crescent Energy's position within the energy sector, providing a solid foundation for future growth and value creation.

Bear case

Crescent Energy’s financial outlook is negatively affected by its reliance on external parties for development success, as any reduction in their activity could significantly harm the company's financial condition. Additionally, the dependence on adequate midstream infrastructure for the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGLs presents a marketability risk that could impact production levels and overall revenue. Furthermore, adverse weather conditions, such as severe winters, could disrupt production and increase operational costs, exacerbating the potential for financial instability.

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